Staff
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The mission of Saint John’s Cathedral is to know Christ and to make Christ known. All our ministry is devoted to sharing Christ with others and finding Christ in them. Saint John’s Cathedral is the church in which the bishop’s ceremonial seat, which is called a cathedral, is placed. We are, therefore, the symbolic mother church of our Colorado Episcopal family. All of us at Saint John’s Cathedral warmly welcome you to worship with us.
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Bishop of Colorado
The Right Reverend Kym Lucas (she/her)
Office: Diocesan Office, 1300 Washington Street, Denver, CO
The ministry of a bishop is to represent Christ and his Church, particularly as apostle, chief priest and pastor of a diocese; to guard the faith, unity and discipline of the whole Church; to proclaim the Word of God; to act in Christ’s name for the reconciliation of the world and the building up of the Church; and to ordain others to continue Christ’s ministry. (From The Book of Common Prayer, 1979, pg. 855)303-837-1173
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As Interim Dean, Patrick leads the cathedral as a pastor, priest, and teacher, sharing in the councils of the congregation and of the whole church in communion with the Bishop. Patrick shepherds and works closely with Formation, Faith in Action, the Vestry, and parish committees.
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As Bishop-in-Residence, the Right Reverend Rob O’Neill will serve Saint John’s through this season of transition and will be available for appointments, pastoral care, and Sunday worship. He will be present to the staff and the parishioners of Saint John’s as Canon Katie concludes her tenure and we await the Interim Dean’s arrival.
Bishop Rob is the retired tenth Bishop of Colorado and came to Saint John’s in 1981 to serve as Canon Educator. We have been blessed to have both Bishop Rob and his wife Ginger as active members in our worship and parish life since his retirement in 2019.
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Canon for Parish Life
The Reverend Canon Paul Keene (he/him)
As the Canon for Parish Life, Paul is responsible for overseeing faith formation for all all ages and experiences in the Christian journey, coordinating small groups, and planning educational offerings; membership integration and fellowship; and organizing retreats, quiet days, and community events. He has previously worked in both lay and ordained positions in a number of Episcopal Churches. Paul is a graduate of Berkeley Divinity School, Yale Divinity School, the Longy School of Music of Bard College, and Christopher Newport University.
“I love the diversity and vibrancy of life at Saint John’s; the faithfulness of its people; and the curiosity and love with which they meet one another and our God. This is a truly welcoming place, a house of prayer, and a site of service to all of God’s people.”
Outside of his role as pastor, priest, and teacher, Paul loves reading a good book—often more than one at a time; jumping on his bike for a long ride; boardgames; and sharing conversation over a great meal.
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Deacon for Community Partnerships
The Reverend Deacon Jack Karn (he/him)
As Deacon for Community Partnerships, Deacon Jack will oversee a wide range of activities, committees, and partnerships that strive for justice and peace in Denver and beyond. Specifically, he will serve as the primary point of connection for all of our community partnerships, including the St. Francis Center and the St. Francis Apartments at Cathedral Square. Deacon Jack will be the staff liaison to the Grants Committee and to the Faith in Action Commission.
“As a Deacon, Christ calls me to serve the People of God gathered at Saint John’s and beyond its walls. Diakonia, service, is participating in the redemptive work of building up the Kingdom of God. When we stretch out our hands in love to our neighbor, be it on the street, the workplace, at school, church, or home, we have the opportunity to discover how wonderful God really is.”
